Viral Video of Safety Officer Yelling at Construction Workers Sparks Debate Over Professionalism and Worker Welfare

A video of a safety officer shouting loudly at a group of construction workers has been circulating online, sparking a debate about whether his behavior was professional or an example of verbal abuse. The TikTok video, which has garnered over 980,000 views, shows a man wearing a blue helmet aggressively scolding a line of migrant workers.

Throughout the video, the officer repeatedly points at the workers while yelling. The workers stand quietly, without responding to the scolding. As the officer begins to walk away, he returns and shouts “F***” at the group.

The original poster, expressing concern, wrote: “Seriously? This is how we treat people? I don’t understand the words, but still.”

Reactions Divided Among Netizens
The video has sparked mixed reactions online. Some viewers empathized with the officer, suggesting he was under stress and reacted as if speaking to children. “Rather than shout, I would simply give them demerit points. And once it hits a high level, penalize them by suspending them from work for a few days,” suggested one netizen.

On the other hand, many supported the officer’s actions, noting that his role was crucial to maintaining workplace safety. “The blue helmet represents a safety officer. If workers don’t comply, they could face jail or fines,” commented one TikTok user. Another netizen highlighted the gravity of the situation, saying, “Safety officers have to be firm because lives are literally in their hands.”

One viewer even deciphered part of the officer’s words, claiming he shouted, “Who don’t want, who die!” They added, “I’d rather he shout now to ensure safety than for something serious to happen later.”

A Difficult Job
The video has also shed light on the challenges faced by safety officers. TikTok user @mswnny shared that her husband, also a safety officer, frequently expresses frustration over workers not following safety guidelines. “Every day he tells me how difficult it is because sometimes the workers just won’t listen,” she said.

The video has reignited discussions about how best to balance worker safety with respectful treatment on the job. While some argue that the officer’s behavior was necessary to prevent accidents, others believe there are more professional ways to handle such situations.